San Diego Injury Law Bloghttps://www.legalpad.comPublished by North County San Diego, CA Personal Injury Lawyers — Walton Law Firmen-USMon, 19 Feb 2018 05:41:35 PSThourly190497013SanDiegoInjuryLawBlogComhttps://feedburner.google.comSafety Recalls Affecting Valley Center Residentshttps://www.legalpad.com/2018/02/safety-recalls-affecting-valley-center-residents.htmlDefective ProductsPersonal Injuryproduct liabilityproduct recallSan diego defective product attorneySan diego defective product lawyerWalton Law FirmMon, 19 Feb 2018 05:41:35 PSThttps://www.legalpad.com/?p=1576Consumers in Valley Center and throughout Southern California should be able to purchase products without worrying that asafety defect will cause serious or life-threatening injuries. However,product defects happen much more often than they should, and consumers often do not learn about recalls until other people have gotten hurt. According to arecent report in The Washington Post, a series of recent recalls highlights design and manufacturing flaws in a number of consumer products that could lead to serious personal injuries if consumers do not heed the recall information.

Defective Children’s Products and Child Injuries

A toddler bed has been subject to a recent recall after consumers reported that the bed “can collapse and entrap a child.” According to reports, The Land of Nod company’s “Nook” toddler beds have a faulty headboard and frame system. The recall notice indicates that the headboard can unexpectedly disconnect from the bed frame and can fall onto the bed, entrapping a child who is using the product. Currently, the company knows about four separate reports of the headboard disconnecting from the bedframe and falling onto the bed. Although no injuries have been reported, anyone in possession of one of these beds could be placing their children at risk of injuries.

]]>Consumers in Valley Center and throughout Southern California should be able to purchase products without worrying that a safety defect will cause serious or life-threatening injuries. However, product defects happen much more often than they should, and consumers often do not learn about recalls until other people have gotten hurt. According to a recent report [&#8230;]1576Self-Driving Vehicles and Car Accident Risks in Rancho Bernardohttps://www.legalpad.com/2018/02/self-driving-vehicles-car-accident-risks-rancho-bernardo.htmlAuto AccidentsPersonal Injurypersonal injuryself-driving carsWalton Law FirmMon, 05 Feb 2018 14:43:34 PSThttps://www.legalpad.com/?p=1574If you live in Rancho Bernardo and regularly commute within the San Diego area, you probably know that self-driving cars have become a frequent topic of conversation and concern in California. Many Southern California residents are not yet ready to share the road with autonomous vehicles, while others in the industry are pushing for the expansion of the self-driving car market. On the one hand, those in favor of self-driving cars argue, for instance, that these vehicles “will help create a safer, cleaner, and more mobile society,” according to arecent article in Science Magazine. On the other hand, some consumer safety advocates contend that the costs associated with autonomous vehicles may not outweigh the safety benefits, according to arecent report in USA Today.

Where does California law stand on autonomous vehicles andauto accidents? How should Rancho Bernardo residents assess the risks and benefits of self-driving cars?

]]>If you live in Rancho Bernardo and regularly commute within the San Diego area, you probably know that self-driving cars have become a frequent topic of conversation and concern in California. Many Southern California residents are not yet ready to share the road with autonomous vehicles, while others in the industry are pushing for the [&#8230;]1574Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Intestinal Damagehttps://www.legalpad.com/2018/01/traumatic-brain-injuries-linked-intestinal-damage.htmlBrain InjuryPersonal InjuryCalifornia personal injury attorneyTBItraumatic brain injuryWalton Law FirmTue, 23 Jan 2018 06:21:24 PSThttps://www.legalpad.com/?p=1571We often hear about the long-term risks oftraumatic brain injury (TBI) in Poway and elsewhere in the San Diego area, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), particularly among athletes in contact sports who have sustained multipleconcussions. Can head injury risks lead to other types of physical injuries, as well? According to arecent article in Science Daily, a group of researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have concluded that there is a “two-way link between traumatic brain injury and intestinal changes.” Those intestinal changes, in turn, resulted in more infections and in same cases “worsen[ed] chronic brain damage.”

To be clear, the new study suggests that brain trauma may be linked to additional physical injury. What do you need to know about the study’s conclusions?

]]>We often hear about the long-term risks of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Poway and elsewhere in the San Diego area, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), particularly among athletes in contact sports who have sustained multiple concussions. Can head injury risks lead to other types of physical injuries, as well? According to a recent [&#8230;]1571Most Dangerous Intersections in San Diegohttps://www.legalpad.com/2018/01/dangerous-intersections-san-diego.htmlPedestrian AccidentsCalifornia personal injury attorneydangerous intersectionsintersectionspedestrian accidentsWalton Law FirmThu, 11 Jan 2018 06:03:21 PSThttps://www.legalpad.com/?p=1568Intersections located in Escondido, Chula Vista, and Hillcrest are among the most dangerous places for a pedestrian to cross the street in the San Diego area, according to arecent report from CBS 8 News. The report discusses a new study that “is shedding light on pedestrian safety across San Diego County” and identifying areas wherepedestrian accidents occur most often. That study explored accident reports going back to 2011 involving pedestrian injuries and fatalities. There are numerous reasons that motor vehicle drivers at these intersections crash into pedestrians, from issues of blind spots to sheer distracted driving. In some cases, pedestrians have been struck inhit-and-run accidents.

Which intersections and other pedestrian areas of San Diego should you recognize in terms of safety risks?

]]>Intersections located in Escondido, Chula Vista, and Hillcrest are among the most dangerous places for a pedestrian to cross the street in the San Diego area, according to a recent report from CBS 8 News. The report discusses a new study that “is shedding light on pedestrian safety across San Diego County” and identifying areas [&#8230;]1568Is Marijuana a Factor in San Marcos Car Accidents?https://www.legalpad.com/2017/12/marijuana-factor-san-marcos-car-accidents.htmlAuto AccidentsPersonal Injurydrugged drivingmarijuanaWalton Law FirmFri, 29 Dec 2017 13:24:33 PSThttps://www.legalpad.com/?p=1565As many residents of San Marcos know,California law allows adults aged 21 and older to buy, possess, and consume marijuana as long as it is one ounce or less in a private residents or in an area in which marijuana consumption is legal. In addition, the law permits adults to grow marijuana plants in a small number (up to six of them), as long as they are growing the marijuana plants in a secure place where the public cannot view them. What does this have to do withcar accident rates in San Marcos? According to anarticle in TheWashington Post, two studies conducted earlier this year “came to seemingly opposite conclusions on whether marijuana use is causing an increase in car crashes in states that have legalized the drug.”

Since California is one of those states, it is important for residents to consider the potential link between marijuana use andmotor vehicle crash rates. If you or someone you love got hurt in a traffic collision caused by a drugged driver, you should learn more about filing a claim for compensation.

Are Car Accident Insurance Claims Higher in States Where Marijuana is Legal?

]]>As many residents of San Marcos know, California law allows adults aged 21 and older to buy, possess, and consume marijuana as long as it is one ounce or less in a private residents or in an area in which marijuana consumption is legal. In addition, the law permits adults to grow marijuana plants in [&#8230;]1565Drugged Driving Accidents in Encinitashttps://www.legalpad.com/2017/12/drugged-driving-accidents-encinitas.htmlAuto AccidentsDrunk Driving AccidentsPersonal InjuryCalifornia personal injury attorneydrugged drivingdrugsDUIWalton Law FirmWed, 13 Dec 2017 14:17:11 PSThttps://www.legalpad.com/?p=1563When you live in Encinitas or in a nearby part of North County, you likely know about the risks ofalcohol-impaired driving. We often hear aboutDUI laws in California and the serious consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. TheU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights how an average of 28 people sustain fatal injuries incar accidents each day caused by drunk drivers (or, to put that number another way, one person dies every 51 minutes because a driver decided to drink and drive).

What about drugged driving? How does smoking or otherwise consuming marijuana affect a person’s ability to drive safely? How often do prescription drugs or illegal substances play a role in serious and fatal car accidents in Encinitas? According to arecent report from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS), the FDA’s newly finalized study provides guidance on drugged driving.

]]>When you live in Encinitas or in a nearby part of North County, you likely know about the risks of alcohol-impaired driving. We often hear about DUI laws in California and the serious consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights how an average of [&#8230;]1563What Should Vista Residents Know About Dog Bites?https://www.legalpad.com/2017/11/vista-residents-know-dog-bites.htmlDog BitesCalifornia dog bite attorneydog bitesWalton Law FirmTue, 28 Nov 2017 19:59:44 PSThttps://www.legalpad.com/?p=1560Are there certain breeds of dogs that pose greater risks ofdog bite injuries in Vista, California, than other breeds? According to a recentnews release from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), there are breed-specific laws in place throughout the country, including in California, yet these breed-specific laws might not always result in the desired outcome of fewer dog attacks.

Should you change your behavior if you encounter a neighborhood dog that makes the “bully breed” lists, or are there other indicators that you could be at risk of adog bite incident?

]]>Are there certain breeds of dogs that pose greater risks of dog bite injuries in Vista, California, than other breeds? According to a recent news release from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), there are breed-specific laws in place throughout the country, including in California, yet these breed-specific laws might not always result in the [&#8230;]1560New Study Addresses Rising Costs of California Bicycle Accidentshttps://www.legalpad.com/2017/11/new-study-addresses-rising-costs-california-bicycle-accidents.htmlBike AccidentSan diego bicycle accident attorneyWalton Law FirmTue, 14 Nov 2017 13:03:22 PSThttps://www.legalpad.com/?p=1557Bicycle accidents in Carlsbad happen more often than they should, and according to arecent study at the UC San Francisco, the costs ofbicycle collisions are on the rise. According to a fact sheet from theU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), trips on bicycles account for only about 1% of all trips that are taken in the country each day. Yet proportionally, bicyclists are at higher risk of suffering a serious or fatal injury in a car accident than are motor vehicle occupants.

As the study explains, the recent rise in bicycle crash costs coincides with an overall increase in cycling popularity. While we want to encourage bicycling in the San Diego area for both health and environmental reasons, it is important to weigh the risks and rewards. The study was published in the journal Injury Prevention.

Medical Costs of Bicycle Injuries Increase by Hundreds of Billions in Two Decades

]]>Bicycle accidents in Carlsbad happen more often than they should, and according to a recent study at the UC San Francisco, the costs of bicycle collisions are on the rise. According to a fact sheet from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), trips on bicycles account for only about 1% of all [&#8230;]155721 children injured at San Diego’s Vault PKhttps://www.legalpad.com/2017/11/21-children-injured-san-diegos-vault-pk.htmlPersonal InjurySpinal Cord InjuryWalton Law FirmMon, 13 Nov 2017 09:32:08 PSThttps://www.legalpad.com/?p=1551Last weekend 21 children ages 5 to 14 were injured when a large wooden viewing platform and staircase collapsed, sending the children to the floor below. In all, 23 people were rushed to local San Diego hospitals, three with spinal injuries. PK Vault is a gymnastics-type facility that offers kids the chance to do parkour in a lively upbeat environment.

There will no doubt be personal injury liability against PK Vault, and very possibly others, including the building’s owners. Under California law, a building owner or occupier has a duty to maintain the premises free of dangerous conditions to all invitees. A failure to do so, constitutes premises liability, and the owners and business can be held liable to those injuries.

Personal injury law would allow any person injured to seek compensation for their injuries, including payment of all medical bills, and a sum for pain and suffering – damages that compensation for the impact an injury has had on a person’s life.

]]>Last weekend 21 children ages 5 to 14 were injured when a large wooden viewing platform and staircase collapsed, sending the children to the floor below. In all, 23 people were rushed to local San Diego hospitals, three with spinal injuries. PK Vault is a gymnastics-type facility that offers kids the chance to do parkour [&#8230;]1551Do Millennials Pay Attention to Product Recalls and Injury Risks?https://www.legalpad.com/2017/11/millennials-pay-attention-product-recalls-injury-risks.htmlDefective ProductsPersonal InjuryCalifornia personal injury attorneySan diego defective product attorneyWalton Law FirmThu, 02 Nov 2017 15:20:04 PDThttps://www.legalpad.com/?p=1548Whenproduct recalls happen in Oceanside, do most North County residents pay attention to these serious warnings? As many Californians know, products can be subject to recall when there is a serioussafety defect that can result in serious and even fatal injuries. According to arecent survey conducted by SteriCycle Expert Solutions, while many people may in fact respond appropriately to news of a product recall, millennials “are the least likely among the U.S. population to say they respond positively to product recall notices.”

To be clear, young people who are often classified as millennials (typically those between the ages of 18-34) may be exposing themselves to more risk from product defects by avoiding recall notices.

Older Adults More Likely than Younger Adults to Comply with Product Recall Notices

]]>When product recalls happen in Oceanside, do most North County residents pay attention to these serious warnings? As many Californians know, products can be subject to recall when there is a serious safety defect that can result in serious and even fatal injuries. According to a recent survey conducted by SteriCycle Expert Solutions, while many [&#8230;]1548